Mindy Kobrin

World Food

TURKISH LAMB MEATBALLS

Prepared in 35 minutes or less. For the Sauce: 1 cup plain yogurt, I prefer Greek low-fat yogurt for its tangy taste 2 Tbs tahini, sesame seed paste available at some supermarkets and Middle Eastern markets 1 Tbs fresh lemon juice ½ tsp salt For the Kofte: 2 lbs ground…

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BASQUE CHICKEN WITH SWEET PEPPERS AND TOMATOES

Prepared in 50 minutes or less. 2 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil 4 chicken drumsticks 4 chicken thighs Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1 large onion, thinly sliced ½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced ½ green bell pepper, thinly sliced 2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced 20 cherry tomatoes,…

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GRILLED CHICKEN BUENOS AIRES STYLE

Prepared in 45 minutes or less. 2 chickens (about 3½ lbs each) 16 garlic cloves, smashed 6 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil, divided 6 Tbs Argentinean ají molido or Spanish hot smoked paprika, found in some Whole Foods markets or gourmet stores 2 Tbs dried oregano 2 Tbs ground cumin ½ tsp ground…

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TASTE ITALY: AMORE, AL FRESCO AND ANTIPASTI

Everyone loves the hominess of colorful and fragrant antipasti platters or one-pot meals. Coupled with the boisterous and robust image of friends and family gathered around a large wooden table with bottles of wine and bowls of fresh picked vegetables is hard to pass on…unless it’s to pass the bowl!…

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